Why do we celebrate Pride Month in June? Its roots trace back to a gay club in New York City, but when it comes to LGBTQIA+ history, Cincinnati has played a supporting role.
As Pride Month comes to an end, 25 News sat down with two local activists, who say LGBTQ issues transcend the LGBTQ community and should be focused on long past the month of June.
June is drawing to a close and with it, LGBTI+ Pride month. But the demands of the community are not over, nor are the initiatives to raise awareness about the importance of celebrating and respecting..
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